27 Jul, 2008
Newly launched Windows Vista community, the WinVistaClub.com forums are offering A-Squared Anti Malware 12 months paid license for free to all its forum member on 1st / 2nd August.
The rule is simple, one needs to be member of WinVistaClub forum and visit the web site on 1st of 2nd August. So those who wants can [...]
24 Jul, 2008
The percentage of question which comes to me each day for a new computer is now being dominated by laptop / notebook segment. specially the budget range of Rs. 30,000/- to Rs. 35000/- is what seems people are really attractive too (USD 700-800 range !!)
As I continue to reply emails support request, I see not [...]
24 Jul, 2008
Finally Intel has replied back on the issue with their web site, regarding contradictory information shown about Intel Core 2 Duo E4700 with its EM64T feature.
They agree on the fact that the mention page does have wrong information as they write,
Hello,
Thank you for contacting Intel(R) Technical Support.
I understand that you want to know if the [...]
20 Jul, 2008
Its official now, both Vodafone India and AirTel is now accepting pre-booking (pre order) for Apple iPhone under their network.
There is no official dates are announced for the general sell, however it is expected to be September / October at the time of Laxmi Puja / Dashera festivals. Though in US market the 8GB version [...]
18 Jul, 2008
Finally Apple India is set to offer student discount on their portable Mac range. Just like US / UK where apple has a good market share in student community with their privilege discount schemes via respective university programs, now Indian students of selected universities can also purchase an apple portable range MAC with 12% discount.
Selected [...]
14 Jul, 2008
Internet community / forums / discussion boards are buzzing with words about the the nearing death of Windows XP as Microsoft is in process to stop production for OEM / Retail versions of this product after 30th June.
However many do not know or rather do not consider that Microsoft Vista END user license comes with [...]
12 Jul, 2008
As per my knowledge and as per product information of Intel, all core 2 duo processors support Intel EM64T architecture. It is also clearly mentioned in Intel Core 2 processors product information page.
Where as in the Core 2 Duo model specification chart, it is shown that Intel Core 2 Duo model E4700 (2.6 GHz / [...]
7 Jul, 2008
TATA indicom is a major CDMA operator of India offering really cheap handset along with their connection allowing people to become mobile.
One of the cheapest handset or mobile instrument they provide is Haier C2010 which retails at Rs. 700/- without any connection charge. Where as one may obtain one year of connection with Rs. 149. [...]
18 Jun, 2008
New PC buyers would be facing one major questions, though its quite confirm that it would be a Core 2 (Duo / Quad) processor but now there is 2 versions of it. The 65nm Conroe batch and 45nm Penryn batch.
Many would be thinking whats the difference between these 45nm Core 2 Duo / Quad vs [...]
9 Jun, 2008
Many of computer users who are early adapters of Windows Vista likes to have both their previous version and newer version of OS under dual boot mode.
One common problem with newer hardware and older Microsoft OS such as Windows XP is the incompatibility of SATA controllers.
Most of the newer desktop and notebooks are now days [...]
4 Jun, 2008
A report at PC-World suggests that Microsoft corporation is planing to spend USD 20 million on computer literacy programs in India.
Incidentally, company has already spend USD 20 million since 2003 under project Shiksha, providing basic computer knowledge and training to over 2,40,000 Indian government / NGO employees / teachers / educators.
Over next 3 to 5 [...]
4 Jun, 2008
A couple of years back, ASUS announced the XG station. Which was meant as an external heavy duty graphics card solution for NoteBooks / Laptops via express card connectors. However it never made it to the mainstream retail market.
Where as now its AMD which is carrying the dream forward with their latest ATi XGP platform. [...]
4 Jun, 2008
Soon after Dell shows off their plans for these 7″ ultra portable notebook (NetBook) segment, it is now Acer, who is officially launching their version of vision for NetBook segment, the Acer Aspire One.
Powered by Intel Atom processor and price at around USD 400 (for Linux version with SSD) certainly looks a good deal.
Certainly with [...]
3 Jun, 2008
Microsoft Windows XP finds a new life via these ultra portable 7″ / 8″ / 10″ NetBook devices.
Today at Computex currently running at Taiwan, Microsoft has issued a press bulletin stating that company is in work with 20 different OEM PC manufactures, including Dell / HP / ASUS / GigaByte / Lenovo / Acer to [...]
2 Jun, 2008
ASUS to be the 1st motherboard makers to support the new 140W TDP AMD Phenom X4 (9900) AM+ processors. The company has issued a press bulletin listing the motherboards which would support the power hungry performance processors from AMD Phenom X4 (Quad Core) line up.
The list of motherboards to support the upcoming 140W AMD Phemon [...]